Global Remote Announces New CFO

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 3, 2016) -

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Global Remote Technologies Ltd. (CSE:RGT)(FRANKFURT:GR9) (the "Company" or "Global Remote") is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Rebecca Kingery as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") following Mr. Richard C. Weiner's resignation as CFO.

Ms. Kingery is the founder and president of RMK Accounting Solutions which provides a variety of accounting services to small businesses, specializing in assessing client accounting requirements and developing innovative solutions to meet corporate goals and objectives.

Prior to establishing her own accounting business, Ms. Kingery had over 20 years' experience in providing accounting service which specifically included, but not limited, to the United States Government accounting and contracting arena. Ms. Kingery was the comptroller for a $109M division of a major defense contractor where she had primary responsibility for contract administration and financial management of contracts, liaison between the customer and other corporate entities and subcontractors in the performance of contract. In addition, she oversaw the corporate budget consolidation process, as well as the preparation of any annual forecasts and quarterly revisions; monitored the accounting department spending and assisted in the transition and implementation to a new Enterprise Resource Planning system.

Ms. Kingery earned a BS from Florida State University and is active in a variety of civic and charitable organizations.

With respect to Ms. Kingery's appointment, Chris Dorris, CEO of the Company states: "We are pleased to bring someone with Rebecca's background and track record of success to Global Remote. We also would like to thank Mr. Richard C. Weiner, the outgoing CFO, for his work and efforts. We wish him the best in his future endeavors"

About Global Remote Technologies

The Company focuses on the deployment of emerging technologies for the energy sector. The Company has licensed multiple patent pending tools for the oil and gas industry. Using its advanced engineering and leadership experience, the Company brings cutting edge processes and technology to the oil patch. Its remote sensor packages transmit telemetry from drilling and production sites in real time to a central server where it is viewed in the cloud. The systems are designed to provide key personnel an early warning system to avoid equipment failures or costly compliance fines. The Company collects and communicates vital information on the status of equipment, tanks, and pipelines for exploration, production, and transmission of oil, gas and water. In addition, the Company recently acquired a Helix downhole well stimulation tool and related technology. The tool uses a patent pending design and engineering method to achieve a unique flow pattern for wellbore stimulation. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with offices in Denver, Colorado and Houston, Texas.